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hjs799
Savvy June 2010

Catering Cost?

hjs799, on November 5, 2009 at 9:04 PM

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We're having a small wedding with 20 guests. Our wedding is in a rural setting. We want it to be elegant, but casual and fun at the same time. We're considering hiring a personal chef who is available and looks like she's a real interesting person. She's asking us to give her the top price we'd be...

We're having a small wedding with 20 guests. Our wedding is in a rural setting. We want it to be elegant, but casual and fun at the same time. We're considering hiring a personal chef who is available and looks like she's a real interesting person. She's asking us to give her the top price we'd be willing to pay per person and we'll go from there.

My question: What is a good price range to determine a price we'd feel comfortable in asking? I don't want to insult her, yet I don't want to offer up a price that will break the bank. I don't even know what a mid-range price would be for this kind of setting. Any assistance would be great.

Thanks!

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  • hjs799
    Savvy June 2010
    hjs799 ·
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    Well, she's a personal chef, not a huge catering business and she is the ONLY one in that area, other than one restaurant that caters. As I stated, it's a very rural area. So, she's very used to doing small dinner parties or larger office parties.

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  • guerita
    Super May 2010
    guerita ·
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    We budgeted $2500 for 100 people, not including alcohol, for a cocktail / hors d'ouevres reception (no dinner). I would think you'd be able to have something nice for $500-$1000 or less for only 20 people. I would look at your budget and allocate 30% (plus or minus) for your food. Then, give the caterer a slightly smaller number. I really don't think it's odd that they ask for a price range, but a top price isn't what I would give. Low-ball it for sure. Your reception overall could be up to 50% of your budget.

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  • hjs799
    Savvy June 2010
    hjs799 ·
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    She actually came back with a great price and it's right with my budget. Just not sure if we'll do a buffet, sit down or stations yet.

    Thanks for the input everyone. I'm excited.

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  • L
    Just Said Yes June 2010
    leora ·
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    Looking for catee in the phoenix arrea June wedding ,about 40 people

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  • tamica
    Just Said Yes June 2010
    tamica ·
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    Im tryng to figure out if i got screwed.i hired a mother/daughter team(caterer & planner)my budget is $3,000.theyre charging me $2,500 for food and decorations.only 75p are invited and theyre not making the cakes nore cleaning or serving.

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  • tamica
    Just Said Yes June 2010
    tamica ·
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    I forgot to mention they even had a contract.and i havent paid the dj,photographer,officiator,or the building rental yet,help what do i do?

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